Xcel Energy celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day

AMARILLO (KSMX)- Xcel Energy joins the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today in recognizing its more than 1,000 full-time line workers in the eight states the company serves as part of National Lineworker Appreciation Day.

National Lineworker Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on July 10 in honor of the life and work of Henry Miller, the first president of IBEW.

The nation’s nearly 75,000 electrical lineworkers are on the frontlines of the power industry, working long hours in often dangerous conditions and extreme weather to keep the electricity flowing to homes and businesses. These men and women also perform critical work to maintain and enhance the power grid.

“As the first responders in our industry, our lineworkers make a meaningful difference in every community we serve, maintaining critical energy service for customers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become even clearer how vital these employees are, and I’m grateful for their dedication as we power through this challenging time together,” said Ben Fowke, chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy.